by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Louisiana State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science & government.
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Louisiana State University ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government. Specifically, it ranked #201 out of 677 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Louisiana.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College conferred 215 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government students who finish a bachelor’s at Louisiana State University earn a median of $54,569 a year. This is lower than $58,324, the median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Louisiana State University, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 in student loans. This is below $21,180, the typical median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| Fees | $3,916 | $20,593 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University were White. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 136 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in political science & government from Louisiana State University identified as women.
The largest share of political science & government master’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a master’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of political science & government doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government doctoral degree graduates at Louisiana State University are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a doctoral in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science & government majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
The political science & government program at Louisiana State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 220 |
Louisiana State University awarded 220 completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (63%). Some of these were earned through distance education.